“I like to go to Chumz meetings because...it cements in me the desire to breathe, to live life, and to know that I have a meaning to exist...This is what I bring to the table when I meet with my mentees, who convey to me the same issues that I am confronted with as a student with a compelling desire to succeed. When a kid is left to wander without focus, it is just bad news, but when someone is drilling into that kid that they have a purpose, and that person is teaching them by example, that can make all the difference.”

“Being a part of Chumz Corp is an enjoyable experience because it gives me the chance to be a published writer and the other participants are very supportive. If I have an idea, it is acknowledged and seriously considered. This kind of attention and acknowledgment instilled a great amount of confidence in me and my work.”